Thor leads again in Seltjarnarnes
Thor Sigurgeirsson has been reelected as the leader of the D-list of the Independence Party in Seltjarnarnes with a significant majority.
Thor Sigurgeirsson has successfully been reelected as the head of the D-list for the Independence Party in Seltjarnarnes, garnering 566 votes, which accounts for a remarkable 73.8% of the total votes cast. This election marks his continued leadership after he first took on the role in 2022. The announcement highlights that a total of 792 votes were cast in the primary election, with a voter turnout of 58.3%.
In the primary election, candidates were vying for the top five positions on the party's list. Following Sigurgeirsson's commanding lead, Elísabet Ingunn Einarsdóttir secured the second spot with 293 votes, representing 31.2% of the votes. Other candidates included Svana Helen Björnsdóttir, who came in third, Magnus Benediktsson in fourth place, and Björn Jóhannesson in fifth, each having obtained significant support from their constituents.
The results of this primary election for the Independence Party reflect strong local support for Sigurgeirsson, and the overall engagement in the electoral process indicates an active political climate in Seltjarnarnes as the area prepares for the upcoming municipal elections. The significance of these results suggests a consolidation of power for the party's leadership within this community, potentially setting the stage for future initiatives and policy directions under Sigurgeirsson's continued guidance.